Kreol and Lagardère expand Petit Gourmet’s Dubai Chocolate to Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport

Following its successful debut in Lagardère-operated Abu Dhabi Duty Free, Kreol Travel Retail has announced the launch of Petit Gourmet’s Pistachio Kunafa Chocolate at Riyadh Duty Free, also operated by the retailer. This expansion brings the viral Dubai-inspired chocolate trend into Saudi Arabia’s travel retail landscape in a reimagined sharing format.

Petit Gourmet’s Pistachio Kunafa Chocolate stands out in the market for its innovative 470-gram sharing-size format, a strategic departure from conventional impulse-sized offerings. Designed exclusively for travel retail, the product blends Middle Eastern flavors with both gifting and sharing appeal, making it an ideal choice for travelers seeking unique, destination-driven souvenirs.

Petit Gourmet is a brand under Agthia Group, an Abu Dhabi-based food and beverage leader backed by ADQ. With its growing international reach, Agthia continues to champion innovation while staying rooted in regional authenticity. Kreol Travel Retail, a longtime supplier of Lagardère Travel Retail, is the duty free specialized distribution and retail arm of Kreol Group of companies, and represents the Agthia brand portfolio exclusively across the travel retail channel. This listing marks a key step in collaboration between premium, UAE-made products and high-traffic Saudi Arabian airport retail.

Kreol Arakulath, Executive Director of Kreol Group, comments, “Expanding the Dubai chocolate offering into Riyadh with Lagardère signals a new chapter for homegrown innovation in the region and the first launch for our bars in Saudi travel retail. The success of our launch in Abu Dhabi showed the demand for thoughtfully executed local flavors in travel retail in reimagined formats. We’re delighted to now bring that same elevated experience to Saudi travelers.”

Melanie Guilldou, CEO Lagardere Travel Retail Saudi Arabia, adds, "Partnering with Kreol team to introduce Petit Gourmet’s standout chocolate to Riyadh Duty Free reflects our commitment to showcasing regional excellence. This launch sets the stage for a new wave of destination-driven products that surprise and delight our passengers."

Petit Gourmet’s Pistachio Kunafa Chocolate is now available in Riyadh Duty fFee at King Khalid International Airport, enriching the travel retail offering with a standout product rooted in cultural relevance and indulgent flavor.